Key points: -Autoimmune disease of unknonw etiology -Higher incidence of hodgkin lymphoma and oral candidiasis -Presents with dry eyes, dry mouch, parotid gland enlargment, peripheral neuropathy -Positive shirmer test and anti ro (SSA) and anti la (SSB) antibodies -Half with positive RF. Majority with postive ANA -Treat with artificial tears and lozenges -Refractory cases treat with pilocarpine or cevimeline

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PA Boards 57: Sjogren Syndrome